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The challenge of patience…the power of the Holy Spirit.

Today, we continue our devotions from the book “Time with God for Fathers” by Jack Countryman.

Today it’s all about the challenge of patience, and the power of the Holy Spirit to help us!

THE CHALLENGE:

Romans 15: 3-5 starts our plea, “Father, help me to be patient.”

³For even Christ did not please himself but, as it is written: “The insults of those who insult you have fallen on me.”^{[ 4}For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope.

⁵May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had.

Patience has been defined as learning to accept difficult situations without giving God a deadline for their removal.

We know we need patience, but we generally shun the process by which we learn. We want it now. We can’t wait. When we do this and decide we can’t wait for God’s direction…and move ahead on our own…the Old Testament has something to remind us.

“Wait on the Lord, be of good courage; and he shall strengthen your heart. Wait I say on the Lord.” That’s from Psalm 27:14.

The bible promises our trials and tribulations will produce patience as you learn to endure, to bear up, persevere and to keep holding on with no worldly help in sight. If you do so, God will grant you all the patience you need.

THE POWER

So where do we turn for daily guidance on how to live, what to do, where to go, whom to see, and how to make decisions? And how to find that patience we need?

John 14: 16-17 gives us a clue…

¹⁶And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever— ¹⁷the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you.

The scriptures say the only guide worth trusting is the Holy Spirit.

He’s the only one who knows your past completely…from the moment you were conceived to the present…and who knows your future from this day to eternity.

Only he knows God’s plan and purpose for you what is fully good and right for you. The spirit of Truth is the inner compass for your life, pointing you toward what Jesus would be, say, or do in any given moment.

God desires to make his will known to you. He wants you to know what to do and when to do it…and he gives you this knowledge through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. Trust the Holy Spirit to be your daily guide.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Todd

May 2, 2019 0

Featuring…Danny Gokey and Sanctus Real!

Today Artist Newsday focused on Danny Gokey‘s new album. Read more from JesusFreakHideout.com here!

Song Poetry:
I catch all your tears, burn your name on my heart…
Be still and trust my plan.

The song ias Danny Gokey’s “More Than You Think I Am.” Congratulations to Cheyenne from Mount Vernon, who wins the $5 gift certificate to Troyer’s of Apple Valley.

We also talked about the single and album from Sanctus Real, “Unstoppable God”…you can read more information here!

Name That Tune this week was a stumper! We’ll bring it back next week…

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Todd

April 30, 2019 0

The NZ Top 10 for 4/26/19

Happy Friday! Here’s this week’s countdown:

10. Danny Gokey – Haven’t Seen It Yet
9. I Am They – Scars
8. Casting Crowns – Only Jesus
7. Lauren Daigle – Look Up Child
6. Josh Baldwin – Stand in Your Love
5. Elevation Worship – Resurrecting
4. Pat Barrett f/ Cory Asbury – Build My Life
3. MercyMe – Best News Ever
2. We Are Messengers – Maybe It’s OK
1. For King and Country – God Only Knows (yes, that’s them below)

New Music Friday additions this week included:

Building 429 – Fear No More
see the video here!

Tauren Wells – God’s Not Done with You
see the video here!

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Lilly

April 26, 2019 0

Accountability and Open Hearts

Today, we continue our devotions from the book “Time With God for Fathers” by Jack Countryman. We start with Ecclesiastes 4: 9-10 and the topic of accountability:

⁹Two are better than one,
Because they have a good reward for their labor.
¹⁰For if they fall, one will lift up his companion.
But woe to him who is alone when he falls,
For he has no one to help him up.

The idea of being accountable to someone for our actions in life is often like sandpaper rubbing our egos raw.

God never calls on any of his children to go it alone in their walk with Him. We need each other, not only to receive help and encouragement, but also to remain transparent with our loved ones and those whom God has brought into our lives. When we are honest with God and with a trusted Christian friend, the commitment we have for a deeper walk with the Savior becomes a spiritual bond that will not be broken.

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Lord, hear my prayer for an open heart, from Matthew 7: 7-8…

⁷“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. ⁸For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened.

Lord, you have asked me to come to you with an open heart, to seek you and find what is your will for my life.

Help me to be open and sincere with all that I am for your Glory. Through your grace and goodness, I pray that you will lead me to a deeper, richer relationship with you. Mold me, Lord to be the father you wish me to be.

Fill me with your wisdom and understanding so that your word will come alive in my life. Place your hand upon me so that your spirit will be my constant guide, so that you may be glorified and all that I say and do. May you forever be praised.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Todd

April 25, 2019 0

Celebrate Poetry with the Morning Thing!

He Is!

When you are the neediest, He is the most sufficient.

When you are completely helpless, He is most able.

When you feel totally dependent, He is absolutely dependable.

When you are the weakest, He is the most able.

When you are the most alone, He is intimately present.

When you feel you are the least, He is the greatest!

When you feel the most useless, He is preparing you.

When it is darkest, He is the only Light you need.

When you feel the least secure, He is your Rock and Fortress.

When you are the most humble, He is most gracious.

When you say that you cannot, remember that He can!

-author unknown

Today on the Morning Thing, we celebrated poetry month! Poetry month was started in 1996 by the Academy of American Poets. Click HERE to read some more great Christian poems like this one! As always, thanks for listening!

April 25, 2019 1

Tori Harper, Citizen Way and prizes…

Todd started us off today with a story about Tori Harper and her new focus on Revival. Read more from New Release Today by clicking here!

Citizen Way also is getting some help after a recent tragedy. Read how fans can be part of the effort here from jesusfreakhideout.com

Today’s Song Poetry winner was Paul from Apple Valley – he correctly guessed the lyrics to Citizen Way’s “Bulletproof:”

Your love made a way, now I’m not afraid
No matter what the world may say, or what they do…

Today’s clip for Name That Tune was from Tori Harper’s “Joy”…congratulations to Kelly from Mount Vernon – both she and Paul win a $5 gift certificate from Troyer’s of Apple Valley.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Todd

April 23, 2019 0

The NZ Top 10 for April 18, 2019

Praise the Lord it’s Good Friday!! Here’s this week’s countdown:

10. I Am They – Scars
9. Zach Williams – Survivor
8. Lauren Daigle – Look Up Child
7. Casting Crowns – Only Jesus
6. Elevation Worship – Resurrecting
5. Pat Barrett f/Cory Asbury – Build My Life
4. We Are Messengers – Maybe It’s OK
3. Josh Baldwin – Stand in Your Love
2. MercyMe – Best News Ever
1. for King and Country – God Only Knows (stays at #1)

New Music Friday add this week:

Chris Tomlin – Is He Worthy?

See the lyric video here CLICK TO WATCH

See the live video here CLICK TO WATCH

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Todd

April 19, 2019 0

Showing your faith

As we approach this Easter weekend, we continue our devotions from the book “Time With God for Fathers” by Jack Countryman.

Today we’re sharing the importance of making sure that, as leaders and heads of our household, that we show and demonstrate our faith in our heavenly father. How we do this will set the stage for our families. It also sets the spiritual climate of our home.

The goal for the Christian leader is not to sin less, reform our manners or just do better than we used to…the goal is a TOTAL transformation into the likeness of Jesus. That seems like an impossible goal, but it’s what God desires…and He wants to help us get there.

God truly wants us to be more like His Son every day. We should work to resemble Christ! Here’s encouragement from Galatians 6: 9-10.

⁹And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. ¹⁰Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith.

One of the ways we show our faith is by where we place our treasure.

Treasure is a word most people relate to money, power, and possessions; and the achievements attained in the business world. But let us consider another aspect of treasure.

What do you think about during the day?

What gets your heart beating fastest and loudest?

What do you think you could not live without?

Whatever it is, that is your treasure…and nothing but God is worth it. Too many times we try and serve two masters: God and works; or God and the bank account, but Jesus said it’s impossible to serve two masters! When you store up your treasures in heaven, your heart will follow. Here’s Matthew 6:19-21:

¹⁹“Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; ²⁰but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. ²¹For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Todd

April 18, 2019 0

NZ Top 10 for 4/12/19

Praise the Lord it’s Friday!! Here’s this week’s countdown:

10. Hillsong Worship – Who You Say I Am
9. Lauren Daigle – Look Up Child
8. Zach Williams – Survivor
7. Elevation Worship – Resurrecting
6. Casting Crowns – Only Jesus
5. Pat Barrett f/Cory Asbury – Build My Life
4. We Are Messengers – Maybe It’s OK
3. Josh Baldwin – Stand in Your Love
2. MercyMe – Best News Ever
1. for King and Country – God Only Knows